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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Nash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Miller! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nash tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Nash looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller can't escape the position.
Nash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground. Nash looking to control and managing it successfully. Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Miller tries to hold on but Nash pushes him away. Miller really wants to buck Nash off and get back to his feet. Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Nash trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. Miller is trying to escape back to his feet but Nash uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nash trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Miller tries to improve position but can't. Nash is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nash has just dragged him back down to the mat. Miller is not content to let Nash control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miller swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nash misses with a head kick.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Nash. Nash gets slowly back to his feet. Nash fails to land the takedown. Nash swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nash. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nash wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Nash's head back.
Miller clinches up against the cage. Nash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nash wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Nash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Nash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Miller throws a right and a left that both miss. Nash looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller! Miller tries to hold on but Nash pushes him away. Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller postures up.
Miller pushes down on Nash's leg and manages to get into half guard. Nash tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Nash is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nash. Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nash controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself. Nash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nash has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Miller will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller has Nash up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Nash blocks it.
Nash looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses. Nash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller swinging wilding here.
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nash to score an easy takedown into full guard. Miller is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real. Miller keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nash wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nash's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller prevents Nash from getting back to his feet. Miller is fighting to break Nash's control of his arms but Nash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Miller wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. Nash wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller looking to pass the guard. Nash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nash tries to get out of the position. Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard. Nash has his hands clasped together around Miller's back. He's all about the action. Miller trying to mount his opponent but Nash defends it. Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nash keeps working. Nash is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nash looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nash trying to control the position.
Nash tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nash is working hard here to advance position. Nash keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nash shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily. Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Nash. Ivan Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nash closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller looks to land a combination but Nash avoids it well. Nash throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Nash, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller throws a big shot that misses. Nash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nash gets slowly back to his feet. Nash blocks a leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nash doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller lands a damaging elbow. Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Nash gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage. Miller breaks from the clinch.
Nash fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nash gets slowly back to his feet. Miller checks a low kick from Nash. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nash closes the distance looking to clinch and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Nash backing up. Nash nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes. Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Miller. Nash wants to clinch. Nash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nash doesn't seem phased though. Miller throws a right and a left that Nash avoids nicely. Nash blocks a head kick by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nash scores with a takedown into Miller's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller trying to control the position.
Nash landing with the ground and pound. Nash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nash manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard. Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Nash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller has his feet on Nash's thighs here. He's pushed Nash off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nash screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Miller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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